It would be difficult to contain the coronavirus outbreak if people do not maintain social distance and follow quarantine measures properly, he said. Since the shutdown to limit coronavirus outbreak imposed on Mar 26, it has been extended several times. In the latest instalment during Ramadan, the lockdown, while a little loosened, has been stretched until May 16. But the government has been criticised for decisions to ease the lockdown gradually with the number of coronavirus cases jumping daily. The ban on congregational prayers in mosques has also been lifted, but with emphasis on physical distancing during prayers.

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2020 19:30 UTC